Tag: international trade
Trump trade conflict casts shadow over access to vital elements needed by technology sector
NEW YORK -- Lithium and other elements that the U.S. needs for vital defense, energy and other applications could become harder to obtain...
Trump says he'll sign sweeping reciprocal tariffs on US trading partners on Thursday
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump said Thursday that he’ll sign an order that increases U.S. tariffs to the rates other countries charge on...
The latest inflation report shows that high prices are Trump's major economic challenge
WASHINGTON -- As a candidate last year, Donald Trump suggested he could easily conquer inflation and ease voters' fears about the economy.“I will...
Trump readies matching tariffs on trade partners, possibly setting up a major economic showdown
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump is taking additional action to upset the world trade system, with plans to sign an order as soon...
An unwanted double: US sales fall for American whiskeys as threats of a trade war heat up
LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Like a watered-down drink, domestic sales for American whiskeys were unsatisfying in 2024, as inflation reined in consumer spending on...
Trump tariffs rattle small business owners already dealing with tight margins
NEW YORK -- President Donald Trump's continued roll out of a wide array of tariffs is rattling small business owners already dealing with...